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Interlink Electronics (Interlink Electronics) Degree of Financial Leverage : 4.71 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Interlink Electronics Degree of Financial Leverage?

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). Interlink Electronics's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 4.71. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Interlink Electronics's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

LINK's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
95.63% of 2427 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1 vs LINK: 4.71

Interlink Electronics Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Interlink Electronics's Degree of Financial Leverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Interlink Electronics Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Interlink Electronics Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only - 0.84 4.16 -0.35 4.71

Interlink Electronics Quarterly Data
Jun18 Sep18 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.35 - -43.50 2.86 4.71

Competitive Comparison of Interlink Electronics's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Interlink Electronics's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Interlink Electronics's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Interlink Electronics's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Interlink Electronics's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Interlink Electronics Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Interlink Electronics's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -0.08 (Dec. 2023) / 0.13 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( -0.439 (Dec. 2023) / -0.668 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=-1.6154/-0.3428
=4.71***

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** TTM data of EPS and EBIT was used to calculate Degree of Financial Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Financial Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.


Interlink Electronics  (NAS:LINK) Degree of Financial Leverage Explanation

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s Earnings per Share (EPS) to fluctuations in its operating income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), resulting from adjustments in its capital structure. DFL is an essential tool for companies to assess the appropriate level of debt or financial leverage in their capital structure. When EBIT remains relatively stable, it results in stable earnings and earnings per share. In such cases, the company may consider taking on substantial debt. However, for companies operating in industries with significant fluctuations in EBIT, it is advisable to keep debt at a manageable level.

The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be. Because interest is a fixed expense, leverage can amplify earnings and EPS. This is beneficial when EBIT is growing, but it can become problematic in tough economic conditions when EBIT is under pressure.

Be Aware

The use of financial leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) should be adjusted accordingly.


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Interlink Electronics (Interlink Electronics) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
1 Jenner, Suite 200, Irvine, CA, USA, 92618
Interlink Electronics Inc designs, develops, manufactures, and sells its proprietary materials technology, firmware, and software into a portfolio of standard sensor-based products and custom sensor system solutions. These include sensor components, subassemblies, modules, and products that support effective, efficient cursor control and novel three-dimensional user inputs. Its Human Machine Interface technology platforms are deployed in a wide range of markets, including consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, and medical. The geographical segments of the company are the United States, Asia & Middle East, and Europe & others.
Executives
Maria N. Fregosi director C/O HOME POINT CAPITAL INC., 2211 OLD EARHART ROAD, SUITE 250, ANN ARBOR MI 48105
Joy C. Hou director C/O QUALSTAR CORPORATION, 1267 FLYNN ROAD, CAMARILLO CA 93012
Sb4 Investments Llc 10 percent owner 10100 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 1400, LOS ANGELES CA 90067
Peter Roussak officer: VP, General Counsel 1 JENNER, SUITE 200, C/O INTERLINK ELECTRONICS, INC., IRVINE CA 92618
David John Wolenski director 5328 W. BURGUNDY PL., LITTLETON CO 80123
Zhiyun Gene Chen officer: VP Engineering & Advanced MATL 1 JENNER, SUITE 200, IRVINE CA 92618
Ryan Hoffman officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O INTERLINK ELECTRONICS, INC., 1 JENNER, SUITE 200, IRVINE CA 92618
Steven N Bronson director, 10 percent owner, officer: COB, CEO and President
Frank H Levinson director 3736 FALLON ROAD #428, DUBLIN CA 94568
Mark Albert Bailey director C/O INTERLINK ELECTRONICS, INC., 31248 OAK CREST DRIVE, WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91361
Leonard Hagan 10 percent owner 650 THOMAS AVENUE, BALDWIN NY 11510
Angela Blatteis director 7 BEVERLY PARK, BEVERLY HILLS CA 90210
David S. Burnett officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O INTERLINK ELECTRONICS, INC., 31248 OAK CREST DRIVE, SUITE 110, WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91361
Bkf Asset Holdings, Inc. 10 percent owner 3990-B HERITAGE OAK COURT, SIMI VALLEY CA 93063
Bkf Capital Group Inc 10 percent owner 1 JENNER, SUITE 200, IRVINE CA 92618

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